5A MOLSIV Adsorbent is a clay-bound calcium form Mx [(AlO2)x(SiO2)y] • z H2O [M=Ca, Na] of Type A molecular sieve. 5A molecular sieve will adsorb molecules with critical diameters up to 5 REGENERATION angstroms. 5A molecular sieve can be regenerated for re-use by purging or evacuating at elevated temperatures. The APPLICATIONS degree of regeneration is dependent on the temperature 5A is the molecular sieve which made possible the and humidity of the purge gas. separation of normal paraffins from branched-chain and cyclic hydrocarbons through a selective adsorption SAFETY AND HANDLING process. 5A is also recommended for use in pressure See the UOP brochure “Precautions and Safe Practices swing purification of hydrogen. for Handling Molecular Sieves in Process Units” or call your UOP representative. TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES 5A molecular sieve is available in extrudate form. The SHIPPING INFORMATION diameters for the extrudates or “pellets” are shown 5A is shipped in steel drums or Quick-Load bags. below; the length is approximately twice the diameter.
1/16” Pellets 1/8” Pellets
Nominal pore diameter 5 5 (angstroms) Typical particle diameter (mm) 1.6 3.2 Bulk density (lbs/ft3) 44 44 FOR MORE INFORMATION Heat of adsorption 1800 1800 UOP offers specialty 5A products: 5A-50 for purification (Btu/lb H2O) of saturated hydrocarbons; 5A-MG for oxygen concen- Crush strength (lbs) 6 12 tration. For more information on any of these products, Equilibrium H2O capacity* 21.5 21.5 contact your UOP representative, or UOP’s Adsorbents (wt-% ) business at: Moisture content (wt-%) 1 1 *Measured at 17.5 mm Hg and 25°C. Telephone: 1-440-734-0086 Fax: 1-440-734-1688 E-mail: Adsorbents@uop.com
This information is not to be taken as a warranty or representation for which UOP 25 East Algonquin Road assumes legal responsibility nor as permission or recommendation to practice any patented invention without a license. It is offered solely for your consideration. Des Plaines, IL 60017-5017 UOP 3102-120 0403A0E www.uop.com